Our Incredible Ocean: Now Is the Time to Protect It

The ocean covers about 70 percent of our planet, provides half of the oxygen we breathe, and feeds more than a billion people — it is our planet’s life support system, but it’s also in danger. Together, it’s time to take action to protect our ocean.

Learn more about Pristine Seas and National Geographic Society's other work to explore and protect the planet at natgeo.org.

Our Incredible Ocean: Now Is the Time to Protect It

The ocean covers about 70 percent of our planet, provides half of the oxygen we breathe, and feeds more than a billion people — it is our planet’s life support system, but it’s also in danger. Together, it’s time to take action to protect our ocean.

Learn more about Pristine Seas and National Geographic Society's other work to explore and protect the planet at natgeo.org.